38944 ZIP Code — Minter City, MS

Leflore County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38944 is located in Minter City, Mississippi, within Leflore County. It covers approximately 98.28 square miles and serves a population of 241 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38944

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,600. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $37,153. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38944 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

241

population

98.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minter City	Acceptable
Minter City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38950 Philipp (5.1 mi) 38928 Glendora (9.1 mi) 38952 Schlater (9.7 mi) 38771 Ruleville (13.3 mi) 38736 Doddsville (14.3 mi) 38737 Drew (16.2 mi) 38930 Greenwood (16.2 mi) 38921 Charleston (16.6 mi) 38963 Tutwiler (17.3 mi) 38940 Holcomb (17.8 mi) 38778 Sunflower (18.7 mi) 38920 Cascilla (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	241
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	98.28 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	33.7447
Longitude	-90.3119
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	66.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	19.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

241

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$37,153

Median household income

$14,577

Per capita income

$90,600

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

44.2%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	32.0%
18 and over	164	68.0%
65 and over	26	10.8%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67.9%

White 25.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 3.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	169	67.9%
White	64	25.7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	3.2%
Two or more races	8	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	66.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	19.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	3.4%

$10k–$15k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$35k–$50k 41.6%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$35k–$50k	41.6%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
Median income	$37,153

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 82.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,600
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	44.2%
Renter occupied	55.8%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	17.2%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	72.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	48.1%
2 vehicles	18.2%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	68.8%
Wood	15.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	14	18.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	23.4%
Male householder, no spouse	18	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	27	35.1%
Households with children under 18	34	44.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	18	23.4%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.4%	19.3%
Married	25.7%	63.3%
Separated	0.0%	3.7%
Widowed	5.7%	13.8%
Divorced	7.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 52.4%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	63.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	11.7%
High school	15	25.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 32.9%

Agriculture & mining 25.9%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Construction 8.4%

Public administration 7.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	32.9%
Natural resources & construction	34.3%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	10.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 71.4%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.3%
Retirement income	2.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.0%
High blood pressure	46.3%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.0%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	28.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	186	77.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	238	98.8%
Born in same state	238	98.8%
Born in different state	219	90.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	2.9%
French	5	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38944

What city is ZIP code 38944 in?

ZIP code 38944 is primarily assigned to Minter City, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38944 in?

ZIP code 38944 falls within Leflore County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38944?

34% of residents in ZIP code 38944 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38944 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 38944 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38944?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 38944 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 38944 are renter-occupied.

What timezone is ZIP code 38944 in?

ZIP code 38944 observes the CST timezone.